RBNZ
First OCR hike should be in June 2012 due to Aussie slowdown, global growth fears and high NZ dollar, NZIER economist Eaqub says
31st Aug 11, 1:05pm
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First OCR hike should be in June 2012 due to Aussie slowdown, global growth fears and high NZ dollar, NZIER economist Eaqub says
Roger J Kerr warns about the serious damage being done to the economy by the high currency
29th Aug 11, 12:47pm
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Roger J Kerr warns about the serious damage being done to the economy by the high currency
Sharp rise in bank margins will encourage the RBNZ to leave the OCR unchanged for longer
29th Aug 11, 12:13pm
Sharp rise in bank margins will encourage the RBNZ to leave the OCR unchanged for longer
Retail sales figures show domestic recovery firming as Reserve Bank wanted, but global risks still mean OCR on hold until December, economists say
25th Aug 11, 12:35pm
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Retail sales figures show domestic recovery firming as Reserve Bank wanted, but global risks still mean OCR on hold until December, economists say
Opinion: Rodney Dickens finds economists consistently over-estimated growth, housing consents and interest rates over the last year
25th Aug 11, 10:36am
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Opinion: Rodney Dickens finds economists consistently over-estimated growth, housing consents and interest rates over the last year
Can Kiwi investors piggyback on bank sector profits or are the days of high yields numbered? And why does Janine Starks think you should get your head checked for asking?
24th Aug 11, 9:38am
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Can Kiwi investors piggyback on bank sector profits or are the days of high yields numbered? And why does Janine Starks think you should get your head checked for asking?
A third of National voters favour Labour's CGT over National's asset sales, half support the SOE sell-down; RBNZ CGT view is for comprehensive tax
23rd Aug 11, 6:35pm
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A third of National voters favour Labour's CGT over National's asset sales, half support the SOE sell-down; RBNZ CGT view is for comprehensive tax
RBNZ inflation expectations survey shows businesses now expect inflation to be below 3% both 1 and 2 years from now
23rd Aug 11, 4:17pm
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RBNZ inflation expectations survey shows businesses now expect inflation to be below 3% both 1 and 2 years from now
Sort out housing supply issues by looking at construction costs to make biggest impact on housing affordability, RBNZ says
23rd Aug 11, 12:20pm
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Sort out housing supply issues by looking at construction costs to make biggest impact on housing affordability, RBNZ says
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Heartland NZ says if its current depositor behaviour continues it'll fly through the Crown guarantee expiry
22nd Aug 11, 4:06pm
Heartland NZ says if its current depositor behaviour continues it'll fly through the Crown guarantee expiry
Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues NZ bank profits are too high and both customers and regulators should force margins lower. Your view?
21st Aug 11, 8:35am
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Opinion: Bernard Hickey argues NZ bank profits are too high and both customers and regulators should force margins lower. Your view?
Reserve Bank eyes economic effects of Rugby World Cup; 'High NZ$, international debt levels concerning, so let's hope more Aussies come'
18th Aug 11, 11:21am
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Reserve Bank eyes economic effects of Rugby World Cup; 'High NZ$, international debt levels concerning, so let's hope more Aussies come'
Bad business loans eat into Westpac NZ June quarter profit as non-housing lending growth outstrips home loan growth
17th Aug 11, 4:32pm
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Bad business loans eat into Westpac NZ June quarter profit as non-housing lending growth outstrips home loan growth
Removing GST from fruit and vegetables is a limp response to a real problem, says Geoff Simmons
17th Aug 11, 12:05am
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Removing GST from fruit and vegetables is a limp response to a real problem, says Geoff Simmons
Royal Bank of Scotland analysts predict revenue growth at Kiwi subsidiary banks to outperform Aussie parents
16th Aug 11, 4:11pm
Royal Bank of Scotland analysts predict revenue growth at Kiwi subsidiary banks to outperform Aussie parents
UBS economist Robin Clements pushes forecast for first OCR hike back to Dec, notes little demand for credit at current rates
16th Aug 11, 11:16am
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UBS economist Robin Clements pushes forecast for first OCR hike back to Dec, notes little demand for credit at current rates
Opinion: Time to question bank home loan margins as record ASB profit highlights sector's remarkable resilience in tough times
15th Aug 11, 4:18pm
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Opinion: Time to question bank home loan margins as record ASB profit highlights sector's remarkable resilience in tough times
Roger J Kerr says our currency and commodity price direction will be the big influences on future interest rate movements
15th Aug 11, 1:55pm
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Roger J Kerr says our currency and commodity price direction will be the big influences on future interest rate movements
Snow falls in Wellington CBD as winter blast hits. What's it like where you are?
15th Aug 11, 12:10pm
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Snow falls in Wellington CBD as winter blast hits. What's it like where you are?
Standard and Poor's lowers outlook on Heartland's credit rating to negative citing asset quality and earnings profile
12th Aug 11, 4:31pm
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Standard and Poor's lowers outlook on Heartland's credit rating to negative citing asset quality and earnings profile
Alex Tarrant takes a look at the Reserve Bank's currency intervention policy, and what it has done in the past
12th Aug 11, 1:41pm
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Alex Tarrant takes a look at the Reserve Bank's currency intervention policy, and what it has done in the past
ASB CEO Barbara Chapman sees some demand for credit, says CBA happy with ASB's 17.2% return on equity
11th Aug 11, 4:06pm
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ASB CEO Barbara Chapman sees some demand for credit, says CBA happy with ASB's 17.2% return on equity
Global market turmoil means Bollard's next OCR hike (again) likely in December, not September, BNZ says
10th Aug 11, 11:34am
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Global market turmoil means Bollard's next OCR hike (again) likely in December, not September, BNZ says
New Zealand's major banks sitting on NZ$48.5b of cash with no immediate need to raise funds in dicey overseas markets
9th Aug 11, 4:11pm
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New Zealand's major banks sitting on NZ$48.5b of cash with no immediate need to raise funds in dicey overseas markets
Moneymarkets no longer pricing-in OCR increases in the next six months